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Mechanical Drafter III

BAE SystemsHuntsville, ALPosted Oct 19, 2026 · open 7 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

Full-time$52K - $83K

Before you apply

Associate degree or equivalent experience
Experience or training can stand in for the degree.

Job Description
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 and F-22 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
BAE Systems is looking for a Mechanical Drafter to join our established and expanding Precision Strike & Sensing (PS) Business Area. In Precision Strike and Sensing Solutions Business, we provide affordable and highly accurate precision-guided munitions and advanced electro-optical/laser technology that detect and defeat threats to air and ground platforms. We design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision strike missions. Selected person will be assigned to our Hudson NH facility.
Basic Job Function:

  • Create 2D detailed and assembly drawings utilizing Creo Parametric from solid models, layouts, and sketches requiring strict adherence to design intent, specified dimensions, tolerances, special notes, as well as both company and customer specifications.
  • Arrange optimum type and number of views to reflect a complete drawing.
  • Incorporate material specifications, heat treating and finishes required into drawings.
  • Generate moderately complex mechanical and electrical diagrammatic drawings.
  • Understand and generate Parts Lists/Bill of Materials (BOMs) as they apply to their associated assemblies leveraging the product data manager (PDM).
  • Include all explanatory notes and related information necessary to clarify drawings and provide for accurate interpretation.
  • Create drawings and lists in accordance with Industry Standards ASME Y14.100, ASME Y14.24, ASME Y14.34 and ASME Y14.5.
  • Perform and maintain revision control of documentation/models, Change Order Actions.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
  • Perform file management using a product data manager system. (DS PLM and PTC Pro/WindChill.
  • Apply annotations ro 3D models in support of Model Based Definition activities
  • Competent in the use of Creo Parametric. AutoCAD experience also desirable.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
In addition to job function description

  • Requires a vocational high school diploma in the drafting profession or its equivalent, coupled with 2 years of specialized instruction in computer aided drafting and/or directly related experience and/or an Associates – Mechanical Design Technology or similar.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Drafting experience in D0D related industry

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $52108 - $83373
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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Job Details
Location
Huntsville, AL
Salary
Full-Time Salary Range: $52108 - $83373
Type
Full-time
Experience
2+ years
Posted
Oct 19, 2026
Required Skills
Creo Parametric2D detailed drawingsAssembly DrawingsSolid ModelsGD&TASME Y14.100ASME Y14.24ASME Y14.34ASME Y14.5Bill of MaterialsParts ListsProduct Data ManagerRevision ControlChange Order ActionsFile Management
Preferred Skills
AutoCADDoD industry drafting experience
Benefits
  • health insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • health savings accounts
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • disability coverage
  • life and accident insurance
  • employee assistance program
  • legal plan
  • paid time off
  • paid holidays
  • paid parental leave
  • paid military leave
  • paid bereavement leave
  • federal and state sick leave
  • company recognition program
  • discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance

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